4 Reasons NOT to buy a Logitech MX Keys Mini

The all-new Logitech MX Keys Mini is a great keyboard, but it's not perfect. So let's lay down four reasons why you might want to think twice before buying it.

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[earlmalaki]

Hey! Apologies for not mentioning the FN + arrow keys. I was comparing it to my prior keyboard which had dedicated end/home/pgup/pgdown keys and I realized I like that better than doing FN/CMD + arrows (which I do a lot when using the macbook built-in keyboard)
That being said, there's plenty of good information exchanged in the comments section. Thanks!

[JCJW]

As a unified receiver user you've just saved me the hassle of finding out I wouldn't be able to use my unified receiver and it's totally changed my decision to buy it. Thank you!

[lbj]

There is some misinformation here.

The MX keys mini do have all the navigation keys. "Insert" and "Delete" are marked on the keyboard.
Navigation keys that are not marked -> "Home", "End", "Page up", "Page down". These can be accessed by pressing "fn + arrow keys".


This is a industry standard for TKL keyboards, so I don't blame Logitech for not marking this on the keyboard.

[e.strukov]

Much respect for an unbiased, no bs review. Straight to the point, all pros and cons. Thanks man!

[sometimes_radical]

I bought the keyboard, on windows you can access home/end using fn + left/right. If you need page up/down it's fn + up/down. Honestly I find it a little easier this way. It can still work with Shift to select text while at it, also you can also apply ctrl to extent the utility of it on the whole document instead of a single line.

[MarieKayMK]

I’ve purchased Logitech Mx Mini and I LOVE IT. It’s comfortable and doesn’t take the space. I connected it easily to my laptop via bluetooth. There is no need for a receiver. I was between this keyboard and Apple Magic’s one. It took me 30 min to adjust as I was using Apple Magic before.

[utsavratti]

Wow, that Bolt vs. Unify issue is mind-boggling! I have the MX Master mouse and now want to add a TKL keyboard but this is just nuts that I need another USB slot

[alanmacoisdealbhaigh]

Out of curiosity, what are the major differences between the regular/Mac/Business versions other than what’s printed on the keys?

[AshutoshPathak]

I thought this will be a clickbait but wow you made very valid points. You have saved me from checking out my basket with mini. Will get full size now. Thanks!

[Hamyhamster]

I have both keyboards and I agree with all the points in this video.

i bought the mini knowing of its shortcomings. However i love the typing experience on the MX keys and wanted a traveling keyboard for it. so yeah thats the onyl reason why i got the mini.

overall mini version is not worth the price you pay for.

[VanCamelCat]

Have you tried the FN key + arrow keys for pgup pgdown home end keys?
Previous compact keyboard by Logitech have this functionality.
Also, people keep acting like this is the first mini form factor keyboard by Logitech. It isn't.

[dazeen]

Sorry I had a hard time understanding so I'd like to ask, does Logitech Mx Keys Mini version work with the Bolt receiver ?

[kingbucketz]

I ordered the K380 on Amazon. However, they sent out the Mx keys mini. So I basically got it for 30 bucks.

[ashmitkhadka]

btw fn+up = page up, fn+down = page down, fn+left = home, fn+right = end. It's easy to get used to, I use it all the time. Worth the compromise for the size

[dean-fx]

You can use FN+(left arrow) or FN+(right arrow) for home/end. This was an issue for me when I initially got the keys mini; after I realized this, wasn't an issue anymore.

[freen]

yea i just found out that my unifying peripherals don't work with the bolt. i could've knwon i suppose but i would also argue that it hasn't been made as clear as it could've been

[tsankotsankov]

Hey man, very useful info, thank you vwey uch for sharing.
That bolt receiver ( and the lack of it) is very disturbing for me.
I really like the Keychron K3 that you compared it with. It would be great if you can give us some more details or a comparison between the two if you have used them both.
Many thanks in advance

[Leinsterbaby]

Yeah and it needs a bolt connector for unification, means old usb receiver isnuseless.

[riz]

This is very very helpful. I was on the brink of selling my mx keys to buy mx keys mini (cos I want a white one). But after watching your vid, I decided against it. Thanks so much!

[AshishMagroria]

You answered my question, thanks. It doesn't work with unifying receiver 😢